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New York Knicks: Five reasons to love the Kevin Knox pick

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Kevin Knox speaks with media after being drafted ninth overall by the New York Knicks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Kevin Knox speaks with media after being drafted ninth overall by the New York Knicks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 17: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena on February 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 17: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena on February 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

2. Scoring Versatility

The New York Knicks have a high-level scorer in All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis. New York also has a pair of players who can put up 15-plus points on a consistent basis in Tim Hardaway Jr. and, potentially, Enes Kanter, as well as a promising young player in Frank Ntilikina.

Generating efficient offense from the wings has been an issue for far too long in New York, however, which makes Kevin Knox an alluring prospect.

Knox finished his freshman season with averages of 15.6 points per game and 19.2 points per 40 minutes on 44.5 percent shooting from the field. The numbers are impressive given the fact that he played for a deep team that’s known for spreading the wealth.

Beyond the numbers is the well-rounded skill set that enables Knox to put up points in a vast number of ways—a sign of his borderline elite potential as a scorer.

Knox has a solid handle that he utilizes to attack set defenses and closeouts. He’s capable of finishing at the rim with both power and finesse, including the use of a pretty floater. Added to that is a strong vertical, a willingness to go to the post, and decent vision as a passer.

Throw in the fact that Knox can catch and go in transition, and he can develop into more than a shooter at the next level. He can be a genuine scorer.

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